get up to 30% off solar + battery backup up front

ideal for homeowners who want lower up-front cost and predictable savings.

FULL SYSTEM OWNERSHIP TRANSFERS TO YOU AFTER YEAR 6 AT NO COST.

Owner-operated Denver solar, battery, and electrical experts.

LOWEST COST PATH TO SOLAR OWNERSHIP!

See if i qualify

Qualified homeowners can receive solar + home power storage with up to 30% savings applied up front through an Energy Services Subscription Agreement (ESSA). Cascade Solar & Electric designs and installs your solar system, while a trusted third-party program partner supports the system during the initial program period. After six years, full ownership transfers to you at no additional cost.

HOW THE 30% SOLAR PROGRAM WORKS

STEP 1: A SIMPLE, NO-OBLIGATION HOME ASSESSMENT

what to expect

We evaluate your home, roof, energy usage, and long-term goals to design a solar system that fits your needs and determines whether you qualify for up to 30% up-front savings through the ESSA program.

No upfront costs
No contracts required to start
No obligation to move forward

STEP 2: WE APPLY THE 30% SAVINGS UP FRONT

Qualified homeowners can receive up to 30% savings applied up front through a third-party Energy Services Subscription Agreement (ESSA) program that Cascade partners with. This program reduces the cost of your solar system at the start of the project instead of relying on future incentives or delayed savings.

Cascade Solar & Electric designs and installs your solar and battery system. A trusted third-party ESSA provider temporarily co-owns the system with you and provides maintenance and warranty support during the initial program period.

What this means for you:

  • Up to 30% savings applied immediately

  • Lower upfront system cost

  • Maintenance and warranty support included for six years

  • Clear, structured path to ownership

  • Full system ownership transfers to you after year six at no additional cost

no waiting. no delayed savings.

STEP 3: system installation, program support, and ownership transition

Once your system is approved, Cascade Solar & Electric handles the full installation, including permitting and utility coordination. Your system begins producing clean energy as soon as it is energized.

During the first six years, system ownership and support are structured through the ESSA program to reduce risk and simplify long-term care.

  • Years 0–6:

    • The system is co-owned by you and a third-party ESSA program partner

    • The ESSA partner provides maintenance, monitoring, and warranty support

    • You benefit from energy production, reduced utility costs, and optional battery backup resilience

  • After year 6:

    • Full ownership transfers to you automatically

    • No additional cost

    • No buyout

    • No balloon payment

what happens next

See If You Qualify for up to 30% Off Solar Up Front

This quick assessment helps us determine whether your home qualifies for Cascade’s 30% upfront solar savings program.

There’s no cost, no obligation, and no impact to your credit. Just clear answers and a custom recommendation.

In Minutes. With No Obligation.

  • Takes 2–3 minutes

  • No contracts or commitments

  • No credit impact

  • Local, owner-operated Denver team

  • Custom system design for your home

Start My Free Assessment

No sales pressure. Just real numbers and clear options.

What the free assessment includes

Your free assessment starts with a short online form.
We use your address and a few energy details to evaluate your home remotely.

If your home qualifies, a local Cascade solar expert will contact you to walk through the results and answer questions.

No pressure. No in-home visit unless you ask for one.

  1. Complete a 2–3 minute online form

  2. We review your roof, energy use, and eligibility

  3. You receive clear pricing and savings options


No sales pitch. No surprise visits. You stay in control.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • No. The Energy Service Agreement is not a lease or a traditional power purchase agreement. You fund your system up front like a standard solar purchase. Ownership is temporarily held by a third party to apply the 30% savings immediately, and full ownership transfers to you automatically after year six.

  • During the initial six-year period, the system is temporarily owned by a third party. Cascade designs, installs, maintains, and services the system throughout this time. You receive the energy benefits from day one, and ownership transfers to you at no cost after year six.

  • No. There is no tax credit filing, income requirement, or waiting period. The 30% savings are applied at the start of your project, so you receive the benefit immediately without relying on future tax eligibility.

  • No. The Energy Service Agreement places no lien on your property. There are no balloon payments, buyouts, or surprise fees. The structure is designed to keep your home ownership simple and flexible.

  • If you sell your home during the ESA term, the agreement can be transferred to the new homeowner, similar to other solar arrangements. Cascade will help guide the process to keep the transition smooth and straightforward.

  • Because the 30% savings are applied immediately, you avoid the delay, paperwork, and uncertainty of claiming a tax credit later. For many homeowners, this results in the lowest effective cost to own a solar system while still receiving long-term savings and full ownership.

lock in 30% savings now, own your system later.

Cascade’s Energy Service Agreement (ESA) lets you receive the 30% savings at the start of your project instead of waiting on a delayed savings or rebate. You pay up front like a standard solar purchase, your system is temporarily held by a third party, and full ownership transfers to you after year 6 at no cost.

Even if residential tax credits are limited or unavailable, federal incentives can still apply through commercial structures. The ESA is designed to pass that value directly to homeowners up front, while keeping the process clear, compliant, and predictable.

You move forward with solar much like a traditional installation, but with up to 30% savings applied up front through the ESSA program.

  • Cascade Solar & Electric designs and installs your system and manages permitting and utility interconnection

  • A third-party ESSA program partner co-owns the system with you during the program period

  • The ESSA partner provides system maintenance, monitoring, and warranty support

  • After year six, full ownership transfers to you automatically at no additional cost

How deferred ownership works

At the end of year six, the ESSA program concludes and you become the sole owner of your solar system.

Your system continues producing clean energy, and long-term benefits remain in place.

  • Full ownership transfers to you

  • Program-related maintenance obligations end

  • Manufacturer warranties remain active

  • Long-term energy savings continue

No buyout. No balloon payment. No surprises.

what happens at year six

Why this program exists

This program is designed to make solar more accessible by reducing the upfront cost while keeping the process structured, predictable, and transparent.

By partnering with a third-party ESSA provider, the program allows up to 30% savings to be applied immediately, rather than relying on delayed incentives or future reimbursements.

The result is a simpler path to solar with a clear timeline and defined ownership transition.

For many homeowners, the ESSA program offers the lowest upfront cost path to solar ownership.

  • Up to 30% savings applied immediately

  • Lower initial investment

  • Professional system support during early years

  • A defined, automatic transition to full ownership

It’s a practical option for homeowners who want solar now, savings up front, and ownership later without uncertainty.

the lowest cost path to ownership

Start Your Free Solar Assessment

See if your home qualifies for 30% savings applied up front. Takes just a few minutes.